OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PRACTITIONER

Location: Richards Bay, Meer En See 

Ref: 26MEB0 

ROLE TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTITIONER

DEPARTMENT: NURSING MANAGEMENT

REPORTING STRUCTURE: NURSING MANAGER

CLOSING DATE: 24 NOVEMBER 2026

 

 

ROLE SUMMARY

The incumbent will be responsible for Developing and implementing health and safety procedures in the workplace. Ensuring an organisation meets the requirements of health and safety compliance. Carrying out safety inspections and risk assessments.

 

 

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

• Grade 12 or qualification equivalent to NQF level 4

• OHS Qualification essential.

• Health Care experience would be advantageous

• Computer Literacy essential.

• SAP Knowledge would an added advantage

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Relevant experience in the Occupational Health & Safety

• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation

 

 

KNOWLEDGE

• Developing and implementing health and safety procedures in the workplace

• Ensuring an organization meets the requirements of health and safety compliance

• Carrying out safety inspections and risk assessments

• If an accident occurs in the workplace, the responsibility falls to the OHSP to investigate the incident, and adjust future policies accordingly

• Improve internal processes and systems through relevant training

• Any other duties assigned by the management from time to time

• Analyse an organisation’s strategy to ensure alignment with facilities management best practice

• Update facilities policies and processes to align with industry standards and legislation

• Implement strategies for balancing maintenance and upgrades to the working environment

 

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

MEER EN BAY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Company's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process

aligned to the Group’s Employment Equity strategy. Meer En actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.

 

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to Press APPLY NOW Button below before the closing date cited above. Kindly indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

 

Should you not hear from us in 7 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.